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A Midnight Clear


	A Midnight Clear I wanted to try a shot of this figurine with my Christmas Tree in the background. I mounted the figurine on top of a light stand. I then positioned it about 6 feet in front of the tree. I placed a small desk lamp (the one I used in my other angel shot) down below the figurine about 2.5 feet. I kept the coffee can lids on, in front of the lamp, to soften and diffuse the light. I then aimed the lamp directly to the underside of the figurine. I used my 100mm macro lens and took several shots at varying f/stop settings to control the size of the lights (blur) in the bokeh. I ended up using f/4.0. To divide the lighting, I placed a small piece of black felt over the Xmas tree lights then positioned the camera angle to place the angel kind of in the middle of the dark spot. Mark Dodge

- Cindy Bendush

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This is beautiful Mark and very creative!

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December 13, 2009

Kerry Hill

Beautifully done, Mark!!

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December 13, 2009

Sam Britt

Fantastic & beautiful holiday image, Mark. Thanks for sharing your technique.

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December 13, 2009

Monnie Ryan

Wow, that sounds like a lot of work! But it's sure worth it, Mark -- a very beautiful, unique photo!

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December 14, 2009

Julianne Bradford

Wow! What wonderful results Mark! This would make a great holiday card. Great technique!

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December 14, 2009

Dianna Murphy

Very cool work my friend. Nice bokeh!

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December 18, 2009

- Michael R. McKenney

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An absolute stunning shot. It is obvious that you had to have gone through a lot to get this, because the composition is perfection. I also appreciate your taking the time to explain how you managed this. Another one of my favorites! Great job.

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December 23, 2009

Janice Mezzacappa

A work of art Mark beautiful circular colors and lighting...so well thought out and captured perfectly!! Happy New Year!

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January 02, 2010

Sharon C. Hinze

Congratulations again on your finalist!
Sharon

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January 18, 2010

Kelly S. Cavanaugh

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Mark!

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January 18, 2010

Carol L. Fowler

Congrats Mark! WTG!

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January 18, 2010

- Nancyj E. Hovey

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C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your wonderful FINALIST! 8o)

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January 18, 2010

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Congratulations, Mark, on your fabulous finalist!

Best wishes for the next round!
Debby

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January 18, 2010

- Cindy Bendush

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Yea!!! Congrats on this wonderful finalist Mark!

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January 18, 2010

Monnie Ryan

Unique, creative and a WOW! Finalist! Congratulations, Mark!

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January 18, 2010

Mary K. Robison

Lovely!
Congratulations on this gorgeous photo making finalist!